Eria Makridou
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Eria Makridou is an educational technology researcher whose work centers on the intersection of computational thinking, educational robotics, and K-12 learning. Her scholarship has made meaningful contributions to understanding how hands-on, technology-driven pedagogical approaches can cultivate essential 21st-century cognitive skills in young learners. Makridou's most influential work, a 2018 comprehensive review exploring the potentials of educational robotics in developing computational thinking, has garnered an impressive 171 citations, establishing her as a notable voice in this growing field. The paper synthesizes existing research while offering a practical roadmap for future investigations, making it a valuable resource for both researchers and educators seeking to integrate robotics into classroom environments. Complementing this, her empirical study examining third-grade students' computational thinking development through educational robotics demonstrates her commitment to translating theoretical frameworks into actionable classroom practice. Her research is particularly significant given the growing global emphasis on coding and computational literacy in primary education. By grounding her work in both literature synthesis and direct classroom application, Makridou bridges the gap between academic inquiry and real-world educational implementation, offering meaningful guidance to teachers and curriculum designers navigating the challenges of modern STEM education.
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